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The Everlasting Gospel vs Political Causes and Movements [podcast]

Paula White Exposed [video]

THAT’s My King! Pastor Lockridge [video]

Powerful Prayers from Children-This Will Shake You [video]

The Fear of the LORD is to Hate Evil: Pride, and Arrogancy #shorts [video]

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10

Jesus told us that Satan is the liar, the murderer, and the thief (John 8:44; 10:10, etc.). He has no end to the ways he seduces and steals resources away from the glorifying God. He has no end to the ways he seduces and steals resources away from the glorification of God. Are sin and Satan robbing you and robbing Christ’s body and His Gospel mission through you?

When we are not wholly submitted to the LORD, Satan is stealing, robbing from us and from God’s kingdom.

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7

It’s only in submitting to God afresh, in true repentance, that Satan is put away from us – he ceases having legal right to steal, to kill, and to destroy.

Monthly, millions of dollars pour into those types of conservative groups…. And much of that money is coming from professing Christians. It’s befuddling how anyone naming the name of Christ can support such temporal, non-eternal focused political groups and causes and not support the eternal, “the everlasting Gospel” of Jesus Christ (Revelation 14:6). The LORD is not going to reward anyone for giving to a political cause. No, He’s going to hold us accountable for not laying up treasure in Heaven by supporting HIS unchanging Gospel truth – for the teaching and preaching of it! (Matthew 6:19-21; 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-20, etc.). The eternal souls of men are at stake and God has called all who name the name of Jesus to support the preaching of His true Gospel, to do it! Ever heard of the Great Commission command of Christ, at the end of each of the four Gospels? Where is your heart? “For WHERE your treasure is, THERE will your heart be also” (Matthew 6:21).

So, when one gives to a political cause, WHERE does his heart go? – It goes to the temporal fight for freedom, etc…. instead of his heart being vested into our LORD’s eternal Gospel.

REMEMBER, the conservative pundits who’ve been pumping people with such positivity and promises…. they also have created a gig to draw people to follow and support them. So, they have to keep the circus wheels rolling. But are they misleading their audience? The Gospel is the only thing that is eternal. Let’s support God’s Word, the preaching of the Gospel saints. “WE are labourers TOGETHER with God.” (1 Corinthians 3:9)

Jesus commands His Gospel workers to:

1) Feed and equip His sheep “for the work of the ministry” (John 21:15-17; Ephesians 4:11-12, etc.), and

2) To “preach the Gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15, etc.).

There are so many who spend more time, money, and energy on political causes than they do on the eternal Gospel, the eternal souls of men!

How can we possibly neglect ministering to Christ’s body, “a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:”? (1 Peter 2:9)

The way we spend our money is a direct reflection of the priorities of our heart! (Matthew 6:21) It reveals much.

“Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. 5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.” Revelation 2:4-5

Jesus died for people, not politics or pets! If your love for people has waxed cold, it’s because your love for Christ has waxed cold (Matthew 24:10-13; John 13:35; 1 John 4:14-15; 5:1, etc.).

The cold in heart turn a deaf ear and the blind eye to the needs of others because they’re consumed with the love of self (Proverbs 24:10-12).

Do They Matter to You? Do the saints and lost sinners matter?

“(God) Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. 7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity. 8 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.” 1 Timothy 2:4-6

The remnant of Christ’s elect are known in that they are testifying of Him! They are declaring “the word of their testimony” of how Jesus has forgiven, washed, and saved them into His eternal family (Revelation 12:11). They are actively saying “Come” …

“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” Revelation 22:17

“And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. 11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” Matthew 24:10-14

If you are a born again believer, you have been made by the LORD a “new creature.”

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God. 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

The remnant saints of Christ are revealed in that they are doing His bidding, His Gospel work – and no other! They are not drawn away to waste their time and resources on temporal causes. Beware.

Gospel outposts don’t receive support to push a political agenda or secure liberty for a temporal nation. No, they are the very “labourers” Jesus told us to pray to the Father to send forth and they are about the “Father’s business” of feeding and equipping His sheep and winning the lost to His kingdom (Matthew 9:35-38; Luke 2:49). It is our opportunity and privilege to pour into Christ, to His eternal work in the hearts and lives of men. He puts these ministries right under our noses for an opportunity to lay up treasure in heaven and not waste our resources (2 Corinthians 9:6-11). He’s watching you. He knows exactly, to the penny, every bit of earthly wealth you temporarily possess and will judge you accordingly (Mark 12:41-44).

“If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. 11 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; 12 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?” Proverbs 24:10-12

“Let the Dead Bury their Dead”

“I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.” John 17:9

The earliest believers gave nothing to the world (Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35, etc.). Our priorities are to be Jesus and His people.

“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:10

Let me say this on a personal level: Millions of people give to the political causes you may be involved with. Very few give to the work of Christ. People have no idea how scat the war chest is when you are doing Christ’s Gospel work. It’s astounding actually. The world doesn’t lack people who give or mountains of money. No, instead they just keep on creating more things to use that money on, including giving their CEO and others huge salary increases.

If God’s people were stewarding HIS resources correctly, as He instructed, would His work be so pitifully underfunded?

They gave to the body of Christ and the workers, the labourers of the LORD Jesus instructed us to pray the Father would send forth (Matthew 9:35-38).

Many who claim to be following Christ are more than willing to fight for their temporal freedom in their temporal country and yet have for years done little or nothing to “fight the good fight of faith” for their own relationship with Christ and for others to be saved, forgiven, and made free by the Savior (1 Timothy 6:12).

They speak of freedom for their country more than Christ. True freedom and forgiveness of sin come from Christ alone. Also liberty in His Holy Spirit are the gift of God who gave His only begotten Son on the cross for our sins (Matthew 26:28; Luke 4:18; John 8:31-32, 36; 2 Corinthians 3:17; 1 John 4:4; Revelation 1:5, etc.).

Many claiming to be saved participate in political movements more than the Great Commission mandate Jesus gave His body. They will travel many miles and freely give their life, time, and treasure for a political cause and yet won’t even ask God to use them to lead their next-door neighbor to Jesus or support His work. Bad fruit. This is the sin of idolatry, spiritual adultery. There’s no true freedom in that which truly matters outside of our Maker, Jesus Christ (John 8:36). And anyone who doesn’t know Him (isn’t born again) does not have a clear conscience, and therefore will forfeit all that is good, all pleasure, all delight, all bliss, and everything good for all eternity.

Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: 1 Timothy 1:5

The body of Christ is here on earth to preach Christ’s kingdom which is the only eternal kingdom. “Let the dead bury the dead” Jesus says (Luke 9:60). Meditate upon and perhaps study that truth.

“And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. 60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. 61 And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. 62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:59-62

Let the world do the world’s work. Let those living in the flesh do that which is of the flesh. Read Romans 8 and Galatians 5.

Jesus is saying to us to let the wicked do the work of this temporal, fallen, fleeting world. Let them donate their time and money. But “I want you to go do my work, to go preach Christ’s Gospel or you will clearly prove you are of the world and not of Christ. The way we spend our time and money, our resources, is a direct reflection of the priorities of our heart (Matthew 6:19-21).

“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.” 1 John 2:15-17

Our LORD Jesus gave us His Great Commission and He is holding us accountable and expects us to participate in fulfilling it, as we are crucified with Christ and raised up in the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8).

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15

“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Matthew 28:18-20

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I come to You in Jesus name, and in repentance. I have clearly sinned against You. I have loved myself and therefore this fleeting world more than You. I here and now ask You to forgive my evil heart, my sinful rebellion, and my utter disobedience to what You told me to do in Your Word. Please break and cleanse me dear LORD. From this moment forward, I am all Your LORD Jesus. Please use me mightily for Your eternal glory. In the name of Jesus, amen.

“This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” 1 Timothy 1:15

Gospel laborers are the most important workers in the earth – and the least rewarded (for now) and most despised. They do the only eternal work – feeding His sheep and carrying the message of Christ’s Gospel to the lost. Jesus instructed us to ask the Father to send forth His laborers into His harvest, right? Yes (Matthew 9:35-38). Are you praying for Gospel laborers and supporting them in HIS work for the feeding of His beloved sheep and winning the eternal souls of men to Him?

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10 Clues Your Love for God has Waxed Cold [podcast]

Does God Know I Love Him? [podcast]

Ever Learning, and Never Able to Come to the knowledge of the truth [podcast]

Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee [podcast]

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Acquainted and Nourished [podcast]

“Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.” Job 22:21

“nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine”

Our Sin Should Lay us at His Feet [podcast]

“Sin lieth at the door.” Genesis 4:7 One writer takes a shot at this in the following words: “Jesus died for our sins. He is the sin offering for all humanity: past, present, and future. So the offerings in the Old Testament represent the Cross. So in short, if you reject the offering, meaning Christ and the Cross, ‘then sin lieth at the door.’ This means sin will DOMINATE you if any other method is used.” “Sin lieth at the door” – Temptation to sin presents itself perpetually and this is why prayer, abiding communion, perpetual communication with the Savior, command central, is […]

Teach the Bible [podcast]

JESUS IS COMING AND THE TRUE BODY OF CHRIST IS “HOLDING FORTH (BOLDLY DECLARING) THE WORD OF LIFE” “Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.” Philippians 2:16 WHEN you speak God’s Word, you are speaking divine authority. “These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.” Titus 2:15 “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, […]

Nourished Up in God's Word 1 Timothy 4:6 [1 min video]

“If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.” 1 Timothy 4:6 Jesus is KING and kingdom living is all about exalting KING Jesus – not mere men or organizations or ministries! It’s only then that His divine “nourishment” is going to flow down into His beloved body! “Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed […]

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“Be Strong in the Grace that is in Christ Jesus” – 2 Timothy Chapter 2 [podcast]

A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus

1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:

9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:

12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:

13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.

A Workman Approved by God

14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.

22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

The Book of Romans Narrated [podcast]

“And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:” Romans 1:4 Chapter 1-16 Chapter 1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2 (which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) 3 concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 and declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: 5 by whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to […]

Ephesians Narrated [podcast]

Ephesians 1 “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 according as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus […]

The Book of 1 John Narrated [podcast]

Love. Truth. Know. Note: The Book of 1 John has at least 3 power words and truths to behold: 1. Love, 2. Truth, 3. Know “Love” appears 44 times in 1 John. “Truth” appears 10 times in 1 John. “Know” appears 28 times in 1 John. Some have called the book of 1 John “the book of certainties” as Christ’s apostle John is blunt, curt, strong, forceful in/with the truth, and loving – a true man of steal, and velvet. Reading any book of the Bible 10-20 times, reading straight through it, is powerfully effective in getting that Word of our […]

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“A Faithful Man shall Abound with Blessings” [podcast]

Do you desire to abound in the blessings of God?

Jesus our LORD taught that as we are faithful with what the LORD has already given us, then, and only then, will He multiply it.

ASK YOURSELF: Are you faithful to abide, to obey Him by obeying His Word? If so, Jesus and the Father are dwelling richly with you and will multiply you according to your proper, wise, faithful stewardship of what is already in your possession – which is from Him. See John 14:21-23.

“A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.” Proverbs 28:20

God is not going to add to or multiply His supply and blessings to anyone who is sitting around, doing the church attendance thing, and not doing His biblically stated will – of loving, tending to, giving to, serving, and blessing others (Matthew 22:37-39). Every true disciple is a doer of the WORD (James 1:22; 1 John 2:3-6, etc.). A true disciple is not known merely by being a church attender, which any old dead fish counterfeit can be. No, the true servant of Christ is known by his supreme love for, and faithful obedience to Christ his King, his “first love” (Revelation 2:4-5).

“For all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.” 1 Chronicles 29:14

Every good gift and blessing is from God (James 1:17). We take from what He’s given us and we share it with others – whether that be supply, or spiritual blessings in Christ, or material blessings.

“But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. ⁷Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. ⁸And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: ⁹(as it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. ¹⁰Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) ¹¹being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

“Freely ye have received, freely give.” Matthew 10:8

ARE GOD’S BLESSINGS CONDITIONAL? Yes they are. Here’s but one example of how God’s people forfeited His blessings due to living life on their own terms instead of complying with His.

“Your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins have withholden good things from you.” Jeremiah 5:25

Jesus’ Parable of the Talents:
Matthew 25:14-30

14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.

15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.

17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.

18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.

19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.

20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.

21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.

23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:

25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.

26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:

27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.

28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.

29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Prayer: Holy Father, I come to You in the name of my LORD Jesus. Please make my heart to long for more of You, to love and worship You as my supreme God, Supplier, and Provider. Please unite my heart to truly fear Thy holy Name and to be quickened by Your Word and Holy Spirit unto obedience. Please multiply Your grace to my life as You are working in me and Your body both to will and to do of Your good pleasure. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Proving Jesus Matters to You [podcast]

Kingdom Opportunity “All things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.” 1 Chronicles 29:14 May our LORD bless each of us to be cultivated in a heart filled with sincere and true worship and thanksgiving to Him. “…freely ye have received, freely give.” Matthew 10:8 We should understand that we have freely received the salvation of our God in Christ and that those who don’t give out of the mercy, forgiveness, love, supply that He has given us, are not in God’s will. Out of what God gives us we give out and this clearly proves we […]

The Powerful Furtherance of the Gospel [podcast]

“But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; … 25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;” Philippians 1:12, 25 Instead of being a hindrance, we can become a powerful helper, to “the furtherance of the gospel” of our LORD. As His “ambassadors” He is using us, His people, to propel His Gospel to the end of the Earth (2 Corinthians 5:20). Are YOU supporting the work of Christ, of […]

PARABLE OF THE TALENTS [podcast]

The Eternal Consequence of Obedience vs Neglect A parable is an earthy story with a heavenly meaning. Jesus’ parable of the talents is a teaching and severe warning of stewardship and the eternal consequences of obeying or disobeying God in the matter of our handling of His resources in this fleeting life. “And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.” 1 Corinthians 7:31 It is said that of the 38 parables Jesus taught, 16 of them involve stewardship. To further underscore the divine importance placed on stewardship, we should note that […]